Upcoming Village Events
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
A Special Night of Jazz at Cianfrani Park
Experience a special night of Jazz in Cianfrani Park in partnership with Friends of Cianfrani and Bella Vista Neighborhood Association, hosted by State Rep. Ben Waxman. Bring your blankets, chairs, and snacks—musicians provided by Philadelphia Musicians Union - Local 77.
Society Hill Towers Red Cross Blood Drive
Society Hill Towers Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, September 2 from 9am–2pm | SHT Community Room at 285 St. James Place
Stop by the Society Hill Towers to donate blood to address the chronic shortage across the United States! To make an appointment, please call 1-800-733-2767 or at RedCrossBlood.org and Enter “Society Hill Towers.” Chocolate will be provided, so bring a friend!
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
September Community & Safety Meeting
Don’t miss our monthly Community & Safety Meeting to stay up-to-date on everything going on in the neighborhood. The meeting is co-sponsored by Bella Vista Neighbors Association, the Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition, and the South Street Mini Station.
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Before Penn: An Illustrated History of The Delaware River Colonies 1609-1682
Before Penn: An Illustrated History of The Delaware River Colonies 1609-1682
Thursday, September 11 at 7pm | Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church
Join this book signing and talk with award-winning author, illustrator, and typographer Hal Taylor to learn more about the PA before Penn arrived! Tickets available here.
Jefferson Square Park Cleanup
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!! Please help keep our parks clean by volunteering at the Monthly Jefferson Square Park Cleanups.
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Sympathy Towards a Solider: The Music and Death of Major John André
Sympathy Towards a Solider: The Music and Death of Major John André
Friday, September 19 at 7pm | Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church
Learn more about the storied life of Major John André, a local flutist and artist who was later arrested on espionage charges with Benedict Arnold. In this concert, musicians explore the life and death through readings from contemporary letters, diaries and newspapers, and music of the British occupation. Tickets are available here.
Kiss Me Deadly - A Bloody Brilliant Vampire Cabaret
Kiss Me Deadly - A Bloody Brilliant Vampire Cabaret
September 19 & 20, 26 and 27 at 8pm | Ulana’s Night Club (205 Bainbridge St)
REV Theatre Company premieres its newest musical event as part of the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival! Critics have called the show “a superb spell,” “a terrifc cabaret - campy and vampy with that twist of risque,” and “cabaret that spooks and stirs the soul.” Check out more info and tickets here!
South Street Community Garden Sidewalk Sale
South Street Community Garden Sidewalk Sale
Saturday, September 20 from 10am–3pm | South & 9th
Come check out all the wonderful and varied items for sale, including clothing, children’s toys, books, jewelry, and much more. All proceeds go to the garden!
Kiss Me Deadly - A Bloody Brilliant Vampire Cabaret
Kiss Me Deadly - A Bloody Brilliant Vampire Cabaret
September 19 & 20, 26 and 27 at 8pm | Ulana’s Night Club (205 Bainbridge St)
REV Theatre Company premieres its newest musical event as part of the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival! Critics have called the show “a superb spell,” “a terrifc cabaret - campy and vampy with that twist of risque,” and “cabaret that spooks and stirs the soul.” Check out more info and tickets here!
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Kiss Me Deadly - A Bloody Brilliant Vampire Cabaret
Kiss Me Deadly - A Bloody Brilliant Vampire Cabaret
September 19 & 20, 26 and 27 at 8pm | Ulana’s Night Club (205 Bainbridge St)
REV Theatre Company premieres its newest musical event as part of the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival! Critics have called the show “a superb spell,” “a terrifc cabaret - campy and vampy with that twist of risque,” and “cabaret that spooks and stirs the soul.” Check out more info and tickets here!
Old Pine Community Center’s 48th Anniversary Celebration!
Old Pine Community Center’s 48th Anniversary Celebration!
Saturday, September 27 from 6-9pm | 401 Lombard St.
Come celebrate 48 years at OPCC! Learn more about their programs and impact, connect with friends and neighbors, and enjoy a festive cocktail party featuring “A Taste of the Neighborhood”; food and drinks from vendors throughout our local community - all while helping raise critical funds to continue their important work in the year to come.
To learn more, and to get tickets, click here.
Kiss Me Deadly - A Bloody Brilliant Vampire Cabaret
Kiss Me Deadly - A Bloody Brilliant Vampire Cabaret
September 19 & 20, 26 and 27 at 8pm | Ulana’s Night Club (205 Bainbridge St)
REV Theatre Company premieres its newest musical event as part of the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival! Critics have called the show “a superb spell,” “a terrifc cabaret - campy and vampy with that twist of risque,” and “cabaret that spooks and stirs the soul.” Check out more info and tickets here!
Jefferson Square Park Cleanup
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!! Please help keep our parks clean by volunteering at the Monthly Jefferson Square Park Cleanups.
Jefferson Square Park Cleanup
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!! Please help keep our parks clean by volunteering at the Monthly Jefferson Square Park Cleanups.
Philly 10k Race
Philly 10k Race
Sunday, August 24 starting at 7:30am
Check out the Philly 10k this Sunday and cheer on your friends and neighbors! As in years past, cars will be required to park outside the route on certain streets. South Street (4th to 6th) will close around 3am, as well as Bainbridge (4th to 5th) until around 12pm. Check the course map here.
Philly Bookstore Crawl
Philly Bookstore Crawl
Saturday, August 23 | Citywide
The Philly Bookstore Crawl is a yearly celebration of Philadelphia’s bookstore scene happening Saturday, August 23, with local participating bookshops featuring discounts on all the best books. Check out the list of citywide bookstores participating.
South Street Fourth Friday
Check out events on South Street including food specials, live performances, retail sales, extended hours, pop-ups, and even more surprises. Follow @southstreetphilly on Instagram for updates.
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Cheese & Wine at Old Pine
Old Pine Community Center returns with its popular summer happy hour series in the historic Old Pine Street Church graveyard. Tickets are $40 per person, which includes two glasses of wine and a personal cheese board. Purchase tickets here.
Guided Tour of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church
Guided Tour of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church
August 17 at 12pm | 916 S Swanson St.
Join historian and archivist Jeanette Woehr on a tour of the oldest church in Pennsylvania. She’ll discuss forgotten history and historical figures who worshipped here. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance. The tour is rain or shine. Meet at noon inside the church building.
UARTS Film Festival at DVAA
UARTS Film Festival at DVAA
Saturday, August 16 from 4–7pm | 704 Catharine St.
The nine films selected to screen during this festival were chosen for their incredible artistry and nuanced story telling. From funny animated shorts to heartfelt documentaries, there is something for everyone! Each artist is part of a larger legacy: UArts’ most precious yet under-appreciated asset—its community. Register Here!
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Dog Days of Summer Market
Dog Days of Summer Market
Tuesday, August 12 from 5–8pm
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens | 1020 South St.
Featuring pet-centered vendors, a bandana-making station, photo booth, and more! Dogs must be leashed and be dog/child friendly.
PAWS, Philly’s largest rescue partner and provider of affordable veterinary care, will be on site with a pet pantry drop-off to collect donations, such as food or cat litter (up to 30lb bags).
Full Moon Blends Grand Re-Opening!
Full Moon Blends Grand Re-Opening!
Saturday, August 9 from 12-5pm | 250 South Street
Your neighborhood aromatherapy shop, Full Moon Blends, has moved to 250 South Street and wants to celebrate with you! Join their Grand Opening to sample their hand-blended, all-natural aromatherapy products, enjoy complimentary light snacks and refreshments, and soak in the relaxing vibes. They can’t wait to welcome you to their new space! Come back from 6–8pm to celebrate August’s Full Sturgeon Moon! Local Witch Marguerite will lead a meditation ritual with a BYO mixer to welcome the new shop. Tickers are $25 per person. Register here.
Jefferson Square Park Cleanup
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!! Please help keep our parks clean by volunteering at the Monthly Jefferson Square Park Cleanups.
Community & Safety Meeting
Don’t miss our monthly Community & Safety Meeting to stay up-to-date on everything going on in the neighborhood. The meeting is co-sponsored by Bella Vista Neighbors Association, the Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition, and the South Street Mini Station.
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
National Pickleball Day with Bridget Foy's
Pickleball is BACK at Head House Plaza! Join us August 7 as we transform the plaza into four full courts for an epic evening of FREE open play! Including a Live DJ set by DJ Jon Gill with cocktails from The Botanist Gin at the outdoor bar. All ages welcome – no experience needed. Rain date: Thursday, August 14. Come early, sign up day-of, and let’s play!
Buns & Bubbles Tasting Event
The Underbite Bites is hosting a Buns & Bubbles tasting in partnership with Blind Bear Beverages. Sip on 3 unique hard ciders and craft beers while enjoying 3 delicious mini-buns (both savory & sweet) paired to each beverage. Buy your tickets here.
National Night at Courtyard
Join us for one of the summer’s most exciting block parties, National Night Out at Courtyard Apartments! Enjoy delicious food, fun activities for all ages, bouncy houses for the kids, and a chance to connect with neighbors and celebrate community policing efforts.
Want to get involved? We’re looking for volunteers! Email info@qvna.org to sign up.
3rd Street Gallery Artful Community Opening Reception
Join us for the Opening Reception to celebrate our new Members’ Show Artful Community and the Unveiling of the Community Canvas created by members of our Community. Reception starts at 2pm with the unveiling at 3pm.
Queen Village Restaurant Week
Last year, Queen Village was named the hottest food destination in the city by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
To celebrate, the Queen Village Neighbors Association partnered with restaurants from around the neighborhood to introduce their culinary skills to newcomers and charm regulars with one-of-a-kind specials priced at ≤$20, $40, or $60.
Visit one or all of the participating restaurants to enjoy some of the best food in the whole city.
For more information, including where to park, visit qvna.org/restaurantweek.
Friend of a Friend of a Friend Opening Reception
Friend of a Friend of a Friend challenges the myth of the solitary artist, highlighting instead the deeply collaborative nature of printmaking and the Philadelphia art scene. Centered on the creative friendship between Ben Kraemer and Claire Cooke, the exhibition traces how their shared practice reflects a wider culture of interdependence, where connection is both process and product.
UArts: No Vessel Can Hold The River
UArts: No Vessel Can Hold the River honors the enduring legacy of the University of the Arts community in the wake of its sudden closure. Centered on the bonds between former professors and students, the exhibition celebrates artistic resilience, mentorship, and the power of creative lineage. On view in Gallery 1 from July 31–August 24, with an opening reception on August 2.
South Street Vinyl Block Party
It’s the South Street Vinyl Block Party, presented by Record Riots & Repo Records! Outdoor on the Repo Records block, between 5th and 6th Streets! Over 40 tables of LPs, CDs, 45s, vintage clothes, crystals, and more. PLUS SOUTH STREET BUSINESSES ROCK OUTDOORS TOO. Great music all day long. Free admission. Dealers from all over the Philly area and beyond. Come hang out on South Street and dig for vinyl with your friends! See you in the dollar bins!
Night out on Ninth
South Street’s incredibly popular night market series returns for the Night Out On Ninth Night Market, bringing the 900 block of South Street out late with food trucks, a partnership with local police, and more to be announced!
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Mario at the Movies
Grab your friends, a comfy chair, and head to Mario Lanza Park for a summer movie night! Join us for our last Mario at the Movies event with the film, To Catch a Thief, starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. Run time: 1 hour 46 minutes. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a classic film with your neighbors in a beautiful park setting. See you Wednesday night at the movies!
QVNA Summer Volunteer Mixer
Our next QVNA Volunteer Mixer will be held next Wednesday at Bridget Foy’s! Never been to one of our volunteer mixers? They are an opportunity to meet your neighbors and for our volunteer (i.e., “Friends”) groups to connect with people on their initiatives, programs, or special things they’ve got going on. If you’re interested in volunteering, you can discover what might be the best fit for you. Learn more about our “Friends” groups at qvna.org/volunteer.
Bridget Foy’s is graciously providing one complimentary drink ticket per guest from a select menu. With Restaurant Week underway, there are delicious menu options for everyone to enjoy, accompanied by a generous $40 discount on an appetizer, entree, dessert, and discounted cocktails. Check out their Restaurant Week special here. If you’re interested in attending our volunteer mixer, RSVP today to join us using this form!
We’d be delighted to have you join us and see where your help can make a meaningful impact in this community!
Queer Community Potluck
The Underbite Bites is hosting a potluck for the LGBTQIA+ community on Wednesday, July 30. Find out more on Instagram @underbitebites
Tuesday Night Yoga with Full Moon Blends
Join us for a soothing blend of Vinyasa yoga, meditation, pranayama & aromatic healing. Your instructor, Jo, is dedicated to offering vibrant and inclusive yoga classes. So no matter your level, grab your mat and any props you might want and join us at the Shop! We will have some extra items on hand to borrow (first come, first served). Space is limited, so register on our events page now!
Queen Village Restaurant Week
Last year, Queen Village was named the hottest food destination in the city by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
To celebrate, the Queen Village Neighbors Association partnered with restaurants from around the neighborhood to introduce their culinary skills to newcomers and charm regulars with one-of-a-kind specials priced at ≤$20, $40, or $60.
Visit one or all of the participating restaurants to enjoy some of the best food in the whole city.
For more information, including where to park, visit qvna.org/restaurantweek.
Weccacoe Playground Cleanup
Come lend a hand at the Weccacoe Playground Cleanup this Saturday as we spruce up our beloved neighborhood space. All cleanup materials will be provided! Rain date Sunday, July 27 from 9 to 11am. Hope to see you there!
Twilight in the Gardens
Grab your friends, pack your drinks, and join us for a dreamy night at the Magic Gardens! Chill to live music by Philly’s own Xemi, make your own sun-printed tote with artist Caro Thomas, and explore our mosaicked basement and current exhibit.
It’s all happening July 22 from 7–10 PM — tickets start at $18. BYOB and let the summer magic begin! Grab your ticket here.